NETHERTON PARK TRUST
Grants to support the needs of socially disadvantaged children and young people in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Co. Durham, through: - other organisations and charities; - delivery of education, training, job creation and other support services; - the provision of supplementary items to the secure community home at Netherton Park;- income or capital funding for the provision of homes.
Objects
The objects of the CIO are to advance in life and relieve needs of children and young people who are socially and economically disadvantaged in the area of benefit, through:• The provision of grants to support other organisations and charities which are focused on supporting disadvantaged children and young people;• Grant funding the delivery of education, training, job creation and other support services to promote their reintegration into the community and participation in society as mature and responsible individuals;• Supplementing facilities for the physical and mental development of children and young people, particularly young offenders who are involved in the judicial system, aimed at the provision of social, recreational and leisure activities designed to improve their conditions of life;• Grant funding the provision of supplementary items, services and facilities for the benefit of children living in Kyloe House, the secure community home at Netherton Park.• Applying income or capital resources for the provision of homes for disadvantaged children and young people in the area of benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,417,371, with a general fund balance of £57,963 intended to support one year's expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase of £488,858 driven by investment gains, while total charitable expenditure was £91,682. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ intention remains that, in principle, this fund should be held at a level sufficient to support one year’s expenditure” — page 10
“During the year a Trustee, Mr M L Ranson, was paid £12,000 (2025: £6,000) in respect of the provision of professional services as a Chartered Accountant.” — page 17
“During the year a Trustee, Mr M L Ranson, was paid £12,000 (2025: £6,000) in respect of the provision of professional services as a Chartered Accountant.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2026
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/04/2026)
Trustees
- Shona Patricia Alexanderchair
- Alan Dick ACMA, CGMA
- Alasdair MacLeod Corfield BA FCA
- Andrew Alexander James Findlay
- Catherine Mary Wood
- IAN RICHARD HARRIS MBE FRICS
- Michael Leonard Ranson JP, FCA
- ROBERT ALAN HOWARD
- Russell Hewitson JP, LLB
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £80k | £116k |
| 05/04/2025 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is NETHERTON PARK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,417,371, with a general fund balance of £57,963 intended to support one year's expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase of £488,858 driven by investment gains, while total charitable expenditure was £91,682. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £32k |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE WILSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| NORTHAMPTON MUNICIPAL CHURCH CHARITY | 1 | £7k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE BENHAM CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- NETHERTON PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- NORTH YARD COMMUNITY TRUST CIO
- THE ATHERTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- DURHAM AREA YOUTH
- THE 4814 TRUST
- NOTTINGHAM MUNICIPAL CHARITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERTON PARK TRUST | £80k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NETHERTON PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £459k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH YARD COMMUNITY TRUST CIO | £253k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ATHERTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £99k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM AREA YOUTH | £257k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE 4814 TRUST | £2.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |